Scientists: Martian Soil May Be Harsh To Life
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published on August 5, 2008 at 11:40 AM
Source: Tom's Guide | Keywords: research, mars, NASA
Source: Tom's Guide | Keywords: research, mars, NASA
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NASA’s Phoenix spacecraft has detected the presence of a chemically reactive salt in the Martian soil, a finding that if confirmed could make it less friendly to potential life than once believed. Scientists previously reported that the soil near Mars’ north pole was similar to backyard gardens on Earth where plants such as asparagus, green beans and turnips could grow.
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That is why we're gonna terraforming the planet before sending large lifeforms there.
[citation]Scientists previously reported that the soil near Mars’ north pole was similar to backyard gardens on Earth where plants such as asparagus, green beans and turnips could grow.[/citation]
In fact, they also found my neighbors dog poop and kid toys too!
... just like my backyard...